Description
This Easy Creamy Spinach Casserole is comfort food with a golden, crispy twist! Creamy, cheesy spinach baked to bubbly perfection and topped with a crunchy layer — it’s the ultimate side dish that’ll steal the spotlight at any table. Discover 5 secrets for that perfect creamy-meets-crispy bite!
Ingredients
2 (10 oz) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
2 tbsp butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs (for topping)
2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onion until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. In a large bowl, combine spinach, sautéed onion mixture, cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, mozzarella, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
5. Mix well until creamy and smooth.
6. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
7. Combine crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the top.
8. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving for the perfect scoopable texture.
Notes
🥬 Secret 1: Drain spinach *really* well — squeeze out all moisture for creamy, not watery, results.
🧄 Secret 2: Add a pinch of nutmeg — it enhances the creamy spinach flavor beautifully.
🧀 Secret 3: Mix cheeses — mozzarella for melt, Parmesan for depth, cheddar for tang.
🍞 Secret 4: Use buttered Ritz crackers for the crispiest topping ever.
🔥 Secret 5: Broil the casserole for 1–2 minutes at the end for that irresistible golden crust!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: creamy spinach casserole, cheesy spinach bake, crispy casserole, holiday side dish, easy spinach recipe